This course is intended to provide students field experience in defining and implementing basic elements of quality programming for all infants, toddlers in safe, health, responsive caring environments. Students will be immersed in FOCUS, New Mexico's third generation Tiered Quality Rating and Improvement System (TQRIS). The goal of TQRIS is to foster program leadership, cultivate teacher quality, and support positive outcomes for all children. Essential Elements of Quality that include: Authentic child assessment and curriculum planning process, Family Engagement Strategies, Health, Safety and Health Promotion Practices, Comprehensive Program Assessment and Continuous Improvement, and Early Childhood Educator Qualifications.